Natual Gas Leak closes 22nd street and Idylwyld drive Intersection
At 8:38 pm tonight a Saskatoon Fire Department engine company was returning from a call when they noticed the smell of natural gas at the intersection of 22nd st and Idylwyld Dr. The crew investigated and heard gas leaking from a natural gas valve cover at this intersection. A ladder truck and battalion chief were dispatched to the scene. The ladder crew using gas detection equipment determined there was a high concentration of natural gas present.
Sask Energy was called and determined the gas was leaking from a underground valve.
Saskatoon fire department crews closed down the intersection to ensure the safety of the public, the police assisted with closing the intersection at 22nd street at ave C, 22nd street at Auditorium ave, Idylwyld dr. at 20th street and Idylwyld dr. at 23st.
Fire crews monitored the area and found gas leaking into the manholes, city crews were called in to assist with removing manhole covers to ventilate the gas.
Two local business in the area were tested for natural gas and it was determined that no natural gas was present in their buildings.
Sask Energy was able to preform maintenance on the valve to allow it to seal stopping the leak.
Fire crews remained on scene with Sask Energy to monitor the gas levels. At 11:21pm Sask Energy determined that the gas levels were safe to allow the intersection to be opened.